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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were historical in the sense of the girdle, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently trying to purchase some girdles.
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And the word of the day is: AVENACEOUS!
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Welcome four GUESTS.
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to BrettySpaghetti, who seems to have disappeared forever.
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And the word of the day is: AVENACEOUS!
I have a good idea what today's SONG OF THE DAY is going to be!!!! :)
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR BRETTYSPAGHETTI!!!!!!
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A HISTORY OF THE GIRDLE
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Style4321girdlePink.jpg/200px-Style4321girdlePink.jpg)
courtesy of Wikipedia:
Historically and in anthropology, the girdle can be a scanty belt-shaped textile for men and/or women, worn on its own, not holding a larger garment in place, and less revealing than the loin-cloth, as was used by Minoan pugilists.
Constructed of elasticized fabric and sometimes fastened with hook and eye closures, the modern girdle is designed to enhance a woman's figure. Most open-bottom girdles extend from the waist to the upper thighs. In the 1960s, these models fell from favor and were to a great extent replaced by the panty girdle. The panty girdle resembles a tight pair of athletic shorts. Both models of girdles usually include suspender clips to hold up stockings.
Girdles were considered essential garments by many women from approximately 1910 to the late 1960s. They created a rigid, controlled figure that was seen as eminently respectable and modest. They were also crucial to the couturier Christian Dior's 1947 New Look, which featured a voluminous skirt and a narrow, nipped-in waistline, also known as a wasp waist.
Later in the 1960s, the girdle was generally supplanted by pantyhose. Pantyhose replaced girdles for many women who had used the girdle essentially as a means of holding up sheer nylon stockings. Those who want more control purchase "control top" pantyhose. Many women forgo wearing girdles, stockings, and pantyhose entirely.
Girdles and "body shapers" are still sold to women who want to shape their figure with a garment. Some of these garments incorporate a brassiere and thus become functionally equivalent to a corset. However, they do not incorporate boning and hence do not produce the constricted waistline characteristic of Victorian-era corsets.
[more HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girdle) if you're really interested!!!!]
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And a propos today's WOD, from today's New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/science/06prof.html?th&emc=th)!
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And the word of the day is: AVENACEOUS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: MAIRZY DOTES
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I nice McDonalds McGirdle sandwish would be good about now.
But I think it'll be Special K cereal with milk again. (I think i'll let myself have whole milk, though! And maybe a few raisins.)
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Raisins, what happened to them? Raisins today.
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(almost a Sondheim reference)
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But I'll probably mess up the diet I started with ice cream later today. but at least I'li start off the day feeling like I'm doing something for myself. :)
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I nice McDonalds McGirdle sandwish would be good about now.
But I think it'll be Special K cereal with milk again. (I think i'll let myself have whole milk, though! And maybe a few raisins.)
Not quite awake when we wrote this, eh, Fred? :)
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I'm feeling ever so much better...I think. Not any coughing overnight, and only a minimal bit of goop production.
Not much sleep, though. Those danged new pillows are the culprits, I fear.
Sigh.
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My favorite Fox musical of the 1930s-40s is ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE.
It has some great songs.
I AM a fan of Alice Faye...and I love Al Jolson.
I don't recall if the outtake is on this DVD or not, but there was a cut scene in this film that featues the old burlesque team of Weber and Fields. It was one of their very few appearances in a sound film.
I also like THE DOLLY SISTERS, ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND and TIN PAN ALLEY (not available on DVD).
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I'm waiting for the shuttle to arrive to whisk us to the airport, then a plane to whisk us to Austin.
"Whisk" is a much more colorful word than "drive" or "fly," don't you think?
;D
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Methinks that I took my NyQuil nightcap a wee bit later than I should as I still feel like I could sleep for about another hour or two. But somehow I manged to drag myself out of bed and showered and breakfasted and across the bridge and I'm now seated at my desk.
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Most people don't realize that Mr. Sondheim's first draft was "What Do We Do? We Whisk!"
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I was going to tell BK that girdles are now Body Shapers but Singdaw beat me to the punch - why am I not suprised?
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I think I am finally out of the tunnel I am feeling stronger today
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FEEL BETTER VIBES for Dan (the Man) and RLP
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I too am unenlightened as to what an Elite YELP is..... ???
but kudos to BK since he seems pleased :)
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I'm not much of a fan of the Fox musicals. They're just a little too fuddy-duddy for my tastes and too many of them seem to be set in that same turn of the century New York City/Delmonico's/Lily Langtry setting. I will admit that I admire the costumes and scenery in a lot of the movies--but for the most part they are rarely photographed with any ingenuity. The one exception I can think of is THE GANG'S ALL HERE, but then with that one you have Busby Burkeley.
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So anyway......it's Tuesday.
I for one enjoyed the TWISTED NERVE/BRIDE WORE BLACK cd very much last evening. I think my favorite track is the Twisted Nerve Jazz track, although all of those tracks from the film made me remember some of those scenes. I have only seen THE BRIDE WORE BLACK once, I bought it after I knew the CD was coming. That music, too, is quite intriguing.
Lots of fun to have TWISTED NERVE.....great source music that I am going to share with the director of THE MARK OF CAIN....and I hope she decides to use it for scene changes!
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FEEL BETTER VIBES for Dan (the Man) and RLP
Aw, DR Vixmom, I will feel better, only because you are wishing it.
And I'm glad you're feeling better, too! :)
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Fox Musicals.....hmmmmm.....
I do like The Gang's All Here, and of course all of the Shirley Temple movies..... But if we're talking pre-1950, I will say THE GIRL NEXT DOOR and MOON OVER MIAMI and THE DOLLY SISTERS are some of my favorites.
I have not seen ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE...but I think I remember reading that a lot of the story/script was changed when Ms Brice got news of it.....
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nice McDonalds McGirdle sandwich
The "control top" is edible. :P
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Those infomercials are dangerous - I have decided I cannot live without this
http://www.powerjuicer.com/power-juicer-classic.html
The only thing that saved me last night was that my wallet was in a room with a sleeping Vixdad
I don't know what will save me today
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
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some statements may not be factual
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FEEL BETTER VIBES for Dan (the Man) and RLP
Aw, DR Vixmom, I will feel better, only because you are wishing it.
And I'm glad you're feeling better, too! :)
:-*
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One wheatgrass cocktail coming up, especially for DR vixmom!!!!!
(http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3162468/2/istockphoto_3162468-wheatgrass-cocktail.jpg)
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OH exciting news!
I drank a instant breakfast ,
BY MOUTH!!!
it's the little things that keep me going!
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One wheatgrass cocktail coming up, especially for DR vixmom!!!!!
(http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3162468/2/istockphoto_3162468-wheatgrass-cocktail.jpg)
No, it was the one with the tangerines that had my mouth watering
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DR vixmom - I know; I'm trying to use negative reinforcement! ;)
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Willpower Vibes for FJL - YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DR vixmom - I know; I'm trying to use negative reinforcement! ;)
thanks!
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You know FJL a Jack Lalanne juicer would be a great way to jump start that diet plan....
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I've drunk the Kool-Aid
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but I have not succumbed - no not yet.....
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So today is the 12th Day of Christmas - how is everyone celebrating?
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Ron P - i wasn't sleepy, just hungry. I hadn't eaten in over eight hours!!!
:)
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DR Vixmom, I have a Braun juice extractor which does make wonderful juices. The only problem was it's a pain in the a** to clean afterwards (though now that I have a dishwasher, that chore may not be as bad.)
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So today is the 12th Day of Christmas - how is everyone celebrating?
I was thinking of giving AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS one more listen to for the season before putting it away.
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I was thinking of giving AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS one more listen to for the season before putting it away.
And tonight, I begin my rehearsals to sing the role of Melchior on Saturday! :D
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
. . . And waiting for a call from DR MBarnum.
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
. . . And waiting for a call from DR MBarnum.
;D
I laughed out loud! THANKS!
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I was thinking of giving AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS one more listen to for the season before putting it away.
And tonight, I begin my rehearsals to sing the role of Melchior on Saturday! :D
How is your poorly tooth?
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DR Vixmom, I have a Braun juice extractor which does make wonderful juices. The only problem was it's a pain in the a** to clean afterwards (though now that I have a dishwasher, that chore may not be as bad.)
Well the Jack Lalanne juicer is easy to clean - dishwasher safe - you just pop it apart and ....
help me
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Good morning, all! I am stuck at home today awaiting a delivery. I will work this morning on the BIT edits and then return to THE MOST HAPPY FELLA for the afternoon.
Last night I watched the Northern Ballet production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which I like very much, and I may drag out the DVD of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS to celebrate Epiphany.
I've decided my next read is going to be the Annotated Sherlock Holmes, snce the only Holmes book I've ever read is the "Hound of the Baskervilles." I figure Holmes and Watson should last me through March or April.
Today's first project is to vacuum, so I shall begin.
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So today is the 12th Day of Christmas - how is everyone celebrating?
I was thinking of giving AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS one more listen to for the season before putting it away.
OH! What a nice idea!!!
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
. . . And waiting for a call from DR MBarnum.
;D
I laughed out loud! THANKS!
DRvixmom, you are welcome. A laugh is a good healthy thing, and when it's at DR MBarnum's expense, I get chills. Luckily for me, our DR MBarnum has a forgiving streak as gigantic as his heart.
I send hugs and vibes today to you! I hope you are still enjoying your Godivas.
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How is your poorly tooth?
Thanks, DR vixmom. That you can take the time to think of others with your current situation is just amazing to me.
The tooth in question is not causing me major pain at the moment; just sending little twinge signals that it's probably going to require being removed in the not-too-distant future.
Mwah! :)
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help me
Truthfully??
I think if you want it, you should just get the darned thing! :D
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
. . . And waiting for a call from DR MBarnum.
;D
I laughed out loud! THANKS!
DRvixmom, you are welcome. A laugh is a good healthy thing, and when it's at DR MBarnum's expense, I get chills. Luckily for me, our DR MBarnum has a forgiving streak as gigantic as his heart.
I send hugs and vibes today to you! I hope you are still enjoying your Godivas.
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I am thank you !! None were able to be consumed in the past week so the next week will have plently!!
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How is your poorly tooth?
Thanks, DR vixmom. That you can take the time to think of others with your current situation is just amazing to me.
The tooth in question is not causing me major pain at the moment; just sending little twinge signals that it's probably going to require being removed in the not-too-distant future.
Mwah! :)
I am feeling much better today, thank you ! A sore tooth can be a miserable thing. VIBES for a quick recovery
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help me
Truthfully??
I think if you want it, you should just get the darned thing! :D
first of all, you haven't seen my wallet... secondly you haven't seen my kitchen countertops, and cabinets, and shelves and table.......
;D
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I managed to fall asleep last night with my lights and radio off. Ahhhh... I also turned off the radiator in my room last night too, since I didn't feel like waking up extremely dehydrated this morning. Again - Ahhhh... -Although, I'm thinking that the heat did not come on (again) last night anyway. ???
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Good Morning, DR vixmom!
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DR Laura re: the macaroni i make not being Kraft Dinner.
Well i cannot say that the 3 year old will love it. But she won't spit it out. One plus is that she is excited i am making it. A second plus is that they have a chef at daycare who prepares mac and cheese. And i would have to bet it's nothing like Kraft Dinner. :)
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I had a dream last night. I'm trying to exercise and eat better so i can fit into the rest of my pants that are too tight.
Anyhow in my dream i weighed myself and weighed 770 lbs (a bit upsetting). Then i think i readjusted it in my dream to 270 and then 170 (still very upsetting). Now i'm scared to do it!
The funny thing is that in my dream i weighed more than my sis who is pregnant (although i actually might anyhow since she has been gaining weight slowly and started at 115).
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's icy here in SW Ohio today and I've chickened out of driving to Dayton for the 2 meetings I was supposed to attend this afternoon. Not having to drive 25+ miles in nasty weather was one of my main reasons for retiring.
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Tonight on tv for me new: 90210 and Privileged.
Also new is THE MENTALIST (which for some reason was on here on sunday). Very good episode!
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For the true Mac Enthusiasts out there:
THE MAC "WHEEL"!!! (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/apple_introduces_revolutionary)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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DR SWW, re: the mac and cheese.
I know my niece does like what she is used to. Yesterday her daycare started started their swimming class again and she was adamant that she wanted to be her same grouping (even though her best friends were in a different group).
I guess the macaroni could go either way. But i'm hoping that because she gets to try these foods at daycare, and they are different from what she is used to, that she will accept a different macaroni and cheese.
Another plus is that she hasn't had it a million times.
Fingers crossed.
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I fast forwarded through Superstars of Dance. Still don't like the show. BUt i did really enjoy the US's last number (the hip hop group routine). It got very good scores!
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My mom reported on last night's THE BACHELOR (spoilers i guess).
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Apparently they showed a lot of previews for the season. And the girl who dumped him (diana?) comes back and says she wants him to pick her????
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Good morning, all! I am stuck at home today awaiting a delivery. I will work this morning on the BIT edits and then return to THE MOST HAPPY FELLA for the afternoon.
Last night I watched the Northern Ballet production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which I like very much, and I may drag out the DVD of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS to celebrate Epiphany.
I've decided my next read is going to be the Annotated Sherlock Holmes, snce the only Holmes book I've ever read is the "Hound of the Baskervilles." I figure Holmes and Watson should last me through March or April.
Today's first project is to vacuum, so I shall begin.
OH I love the stories! I shoul pull out mine as well. I read them all a few years back and they would be fun to re-visit!
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I had a dream last night. I'm trying to exercise and eat better so i can fit into the rest of my pants that are too tight.
Anyhow in my dream i weighed myself and weighed 770 lbs (a bit upsetting).
Wow! You could be a "The Biggest Loser" couple all by yourself!
:D
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Good Morning, DR vixmom!
Good morning ! Perhaps ypu just need to bring a humidifier into the room - or even a pot of water on top of the radiator (it that's feasible)
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TOD:
--Moon Over Miami A particular favorite of mine
--Wake Up and Live (silly but great songs, great supporting cast and vocals by Buddy Clark)
The Gang's All Here-- great supporting cast and if nothing else, the sheer camp value and dubious taste of Busby Berkeley are worth the whole thing.
Time to go over and take Sugar for a walk
More laters
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DR Jose re: macaroni
Is it better to make the cheese sauce on the stove and then pour it on the noodles and bake.
Or is it just as good to just put the cheese on top of the noodles shredded but not made into sauce?
By reading your description i see that it will be less saucy if i bake it (which is what i figured).
I think i may just make the sauce on the stove and keep a bit of the saucy mac& cheese. And then i'll bake most of it. And ask her which way she likes it better for next time!
Thanks everyone for the help.
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's icy here in SW Ohio today and I've chickened out of driving to Dayton for the 2 meetings I was supposed to attend this afternoon. Not having to drive 25+ miles in nasty weather was one of my main reasons for retiring.
GOOD CHOICE!!! Being retired means never having to account for not wanting to go out!
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I thought today might be the day to restore my strength prior to rejoining the rest of the world.
A couple of hours ago, I was amazed at how easily my night passed without coughs or "goopings".
And 10 minutes ago, I awoke thinking I need to see my doctor because I felt this well on Saturday only to have a relapse.
As the 10 minutes passed, I became aware that things are never what they seem. There are "new" developments in this story. So...it's definitely off to my doctor before anything else.
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HEALTH VIBES TO RLP!!!!
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DR VIXMOM do NOT buy the Power Juicer....it is louder than a power saw and your first dishwasher put together.
Notice how they have to yell when they are using it.....and it's noise has been toned down for the infomercial.
You will get your juicer AND hearing aid coupons when you order it.
Resist. Resist. Resist.
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's icy here in SW Ohio today and I've chickened out of driving to Dayton for the 2 meetings I was supposed to attend this afternoon. Not having to drive 25+ miles in nasty weather was one of my main reasons for retiring.
How did you like the rest of CRANFORD?
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Those infomercials are dangerous - I have decided I cannot live without this
http://www.powerjuicer.com/power-juicer-classic.html
The only thing that saved me last night was that my wallet was in a room with a sleeping Vixdad
I don't know what will save me today
Tell yourself that whatever it is, you'll have to use it no matter how crummy you feel when it arrives. If that leaves a foul taste, then don't buy it.
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HEALTH VIBES TO RLP!!!!
~~~Resistance/Recovery VIBES for DR vixmom!~~~
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DR Jennifer - If you want sauce, then make a sauce. If you just want "macaroni and cheese", then just mix up some macaroni and cheese. -That "Option #3" seems to be a particularly Southern variation, and I know some people who prefer that. However, it sounds like your niece wants "saucy", so give her "saucy".
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But I'll probably mess up the diet I started with ice cream later today....
Rum raisin?
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Isn't there a funny line about a humidifier from Neil Simon's Last of the red Hot Lovers? Something along the lines of these lines:
He: Maybe you should sleep with a humidifier
She: Don't worry, I'll get around to everybody!
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DR Vixmom,
I have never watched BIG LOVE. The subject matter just never interested me.
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DR RonPulliam - Are you able to get into see your doctor this morning?
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Good morning!
Gray moved back into the area during the night, and it rained and rained. It's quite warm out, however, nothing like early January usually is.
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I should pull out mine as well.
Them's dangerous words on HHW!!! As I just recently found out... ;)
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Continued well wishes for all ill DRs.
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DR RonPulliam - Are you able to get into see your doctor this morning?
"Cover me, I'm going in..." :)
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Re juicers: My mom had one (a different one, but a juicer nonetheless) and her skin turned orange from consuming too much carrot juice.
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Favorite Fox musical without question:
MOTHER WORE TIGHTS.
I can't believe Fox has not released this yet. One of the biggest hits in Betty Grable's career and filled with wonderful music and dance. I still can't believe "You Do" lost Best Song to "Zip-a-dee-Do-Dah!"
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's icy here in SW Ohio today and I've chickened out of driving to Dayton for the 2 meetings I was supposed to attend this afternoon. Not having to drive 25+ miles in nasty weather was one of my main reasons for retiring.
How did you like the rest of CRANFORD?
Very much! Richard wanted me to tell you thanks for recommending it. We even enjoyed the "making of" feature. When we went to Middletown Public Library yesterday, there was a copy on the recently-returned shelf - I'd probably still be waiting for it from Dayton Metro if Richard hadn't ordered it from Netflix while you were visiting us. Any other recommendations?
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Page Four Dance!!!
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Glad you are feeling better this morning, Vixmom.
Hoping you feel better soon, DR Ron Pulliam.
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I am still reeling in astonishment that bk had ANYTHING negative to say about the beloved Dr. Drew Casper who, I thought, had become the unofficial mascot of HHW.
Please reconsider!
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DR Vixmom,
I have never watched BIG LOVE. The subject matter just never interested me.
I watched the first few episodes of season 1. It is well written and well acted. But the subject sort of creeped me out.
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Glad you are feeling better this morning, Vixmom.
Hoping you feel better soon, DR Ron Pulliam.
DITTO!
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Yes, the "Rose of Washington Square" number is THE highlight of the film, but that dance couple inserted into the center of it, remarkable as they are, make a really strange combination with what Alice and company were doing before and after their dance.
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DR Jennifer - If you want sauce, then make a sauce. If you just want "macaroni and cheese", then just mix up some macaroni and cheese. -That "Option #3" seems to be a particularly Southern variation, and I know some people who prefer that. However, it sounds like your niece wants "saucy", so give her "saucy".
I didn't even know just placing the cheese on top was an option! I'm guessing it would be more like a lasagna in the way the cheese bakes on top.
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DR Vixmom - I'm glad to see you here this morning and to hear that you're feeling better. HHW is a great place to convalesce!
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On TV Tonight!™
ABC - HOMELAND SECURITY USA, SCRUBS (an hour), PRIMETIME
CBS - NCIS, THE MENTALIST, WITHOUT A TRACE
NBC - THE BIGGEST LOSER, LAW & ORDER: SVU
CW - 90210, PRIVILEGED
PBS - FRONTLINE, INDEPENDENT LENS
FX - NIP/TUCK
TNT - LEVERAGE
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DR VIXMOM do NOT buy the Power Juicer....it is louder than a power saw and your first dishwasher put together.
Notice how they have to yell when they are using it.....and it's noise has been toned down for the infomercial.
You will get your juicer AND hearing aid coupons when you order it.
Resist. Resist. Resist.
but they say it is whisper quiet!!!! They lied to me?! :o
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Unless something comes in the mail today, I have a day off. There is nothing left in the review pile, and I'm free to watch what I please. I recorded a movie off Showtime-HD with Charles Busch that I've never seen, and I may pull another Carmen Miranda or Alice Faye movie out of their respective boxes. And, of course, there's NCIS off DVD to watch while I eat lunch and today's AS THE WORLD TURNS which features the boys and Brian (who gets outed today).
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Isn't there a funny line about a humidifier from Neil Simon's Last of the red Hot Lovers? Something along the lines of these lines:
He: Maybe you should sleep with a humidifier
She: Don't worry, I'll get around to everybody!
;D
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DR RonPulliam - Are you able to get into see your doctor this morning?
I'm going to the clinic...who sees me is up to them...but I WON'T BE IGNORED!
:D
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Those infomercials are dangerous - I have decided I cannot live without this
http://www.powerjuicer.com/power-juicer-classic.html
The only thing that saved me last night was that my wallet was in a room with a sleeping Vixdad
I don't know what will save me today
Tell yourself that whatever it is, you'll have to use it no matter how crummy you feel when it arrives. If that leaves a foul taste, then don't buy it.
We DO use our Magic Bullet almost daily!
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Re juicers: My mom had one (a different one, but a juicer nonetheless) and her skin turned orange from consuming too much carrot juice.
You've undoubtedly heard the stories about juicing parsley?
Parsley juice, in quantity, can give you quite the "high", apparently....and then gives you the worst case of diarrhea imaginable.
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Must get dressed now and brave the traffic.
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DR Vixmom,
I have never watched BIG LOVE. The subject matter just never interested me.
The subject matter didn't attract me either - I watched it out of lazieness to change the channel and then it just kinda pulled me in - I would be interested on your take on it if you get a moment to check out an episode
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
I hate to tell you this, Vixmom, but Jack LaLane has been 187 years old for decades! (I think it's a kind of Jack Benny tribute.)
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I should pull out mine as well.
Them's dangerous words on HHW!!! As I just recently found out... ;)
OH you guys are really helping me laugh today!!!
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Re juicers: My mom had one (a different one, but a juicer nonetheless) and her skin turned orange from consuming too much carrot juice.
But did she live to be 187 years old??
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...but I WON'T BE IGNORED!
Did someone say something? ::)
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Parsley juice?
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's icy here in SW Ohio today and I've chickened out of driving to Dayton for the 2 meetings I was supposed to attend this afternoon. Not having to drive 25+ miles in nasty weather was one of my main reasons for retiring.
How did you like the rest of CRANFORD?
Very much! Richard wanted me to tell you thanks for recommending it. We even enjoyed the "making of" feature. When we went to Middletown Public Library yesterday, there was a copy on the recently-returned shelf - I'd probably still be waiting for it from Dayton Metro if Richard hadn't ordered it from Netflix while you were visiting us. Any other recommendations?
Vixdad bought me the Elizabeth Gaskell collection for Christmas - Cranford, North & South and Wives & Daughters. I haven't watched any yet - but perhaps since you enjoyed Cranford you might enjoy the other two?
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You've undoubtedly heard the stories about juicing parsley?
Parsley juice, in quantity, can give you quite the "high", apparently....
'Scuse me, folks...
I have me a juicer to go buy!
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"I have never been to South Africa, although I do wear socks."
--DR Sandra
me too!
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You've undoubtedly heard the stories about juicing parsley?
Parsley juice, in quantity, can give you quite the "high", apparently....
'Scuse me, folks...
I have me a juicer to go buy!
You could just make a batch of brownies, SongDawg ...
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You've undoubtedly heard the stories about juicing parsley?
Parsley juice, in quantity, can give you quite the "high", apparently....
'Scuse me, folks...
I have me a juicer to go buy!
I am laughing my way health this morning!
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DR Vixmom, another con for the juicer is that while, yes, you get a lot of the vitamins in that glass of juice, you also get lots and lots of sugar. AND you lose out on the pulp. Now while with your current condition the pulpless juice might sound attractive, later on when you are able to enjoy whole foods again those glasses of pulp-free sugary fruit juice won't be as good for you.
But for a treat right now, tell Vixdad to pick you up a bottle of Pom juice from the market. It's full of anti-oxidents, which is good for, um, flushing out any oxidents in your system.
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I read this morning that Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from Thomas Jane. Can Thom please come to live at my house?
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Page Five Dance!!!
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Re juicers: My mom had one (a different one, but a juicer nonetheless) and her skin turned orange from consuming too much carrot juice.
Can you imagine what would have happened if she loved beets!
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DR Vixmom, another con for the juicer is that while, yes, you get a lot of the vitamins in that glass of juice, you also get lots and lots of sugar. AND you lose out on the pulp. Now while with your current condition the pulpless juice might sound attractive, later on when you are able to enjoy whole foods again those glasses of pulp-free sugary fruit juice won't be as good for you.
But for a treat right now, tell Vixdad to pick you up a bottle of Pom juice from the market. It's full of anti-oxidents, which is good for, um, flushing out any oxidents in your system.
OH! I forgot about POM - I usually don't buy it unless it's on sale but yes, that's a great idea!
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I am still reeling in astonishment that bk had ANYTHING negative to say about the beloved Dr. Drew Casper who, I thought, had become the unofficial mascot of HHW.
Please reconsider!
And now, Dr. Drew Casper... with Dino at the piano!
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DR Vixmom - I'm glad to see you here this morning and to hear that you're feeling better. HHW is a great place to convalesce!
I agree!!
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I also see that the Producers Guild has named its five nominees in the comedy and drama series categories.
Comedy - ENTOURAGE, THE OFFICE, 30 ROCK, WEEDS (can't remember the fifth one)
Drama - BOSTON LEGAL, DAMAGES, DEXTER, LOST, MAD MEN.
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DR Vixmom - I'm glad to see you here this morning and to hear that you're feeling better. HHW is a great place to convalesce!
I agree!!
And laughter is the best medicine!
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DR Vixmom, another con for the juicer is that while, yes, you get a lot of the vitamins in that glass of juice, you also get lots and lots of sugar. AND you lose out on the pulp. Now while with your current condition the pulpless juice might sound attractive, later on when you are able to enjoy whole foods again those glasses of pulp-free sugary fruit juice won't be as good for you.
But for a treat right now, tell Vixdad to pick you up a bottle of Pom juice from the market. It's full of anti-oxidents, which is good for, um, flushing out any oxidents in your system.
OH! I forgot about POM - I usually don't buy it unless it's on sale but yes, that's a great idea!
Or, you could buy the juicer and a bushelfull of pommegranites!
(Dang, now I'm missing my mom's pommegranite jelly. :'( )
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The juicer doesn't interest me, but I will admit to being intrigued by that thing that makes "stuffed soup."
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they have a chef at daycare who prepares mac and cheese. And i would have to bet it's nothing like Kraft Dinner. :)
A chef at day care?! To prepare their mac and cheese?! LOL! Only in North America! (I was gonna say America, but realized I probably needed to modify that phrase to include Canada)
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And my sister has that Showtime rotisserie and uses it a lot.
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It's full of anti-oxidents, which is good for, um, flushing out any oxidents in your system.
;D ;D
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"I have never been to South Africa, although I do wear socks."
--DR Sandra
me too!
We were playing Apples to Apples -- a great time for gathering quotes.
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The juicer doesn't interest me, but I will admit to being intrigued by that thing that makes "stuffed soup."
WHAT's that?
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that thing that makes "stuffed soup."
???
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http://www.gtxpress.com/?gcid=S12579x026&keyword=gt+express
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I'm awake! I seemed so motivated to get back to work when I was away on the mini get away and now that I'm back home, I am LESS motivated. Well, we'll see how the day goes.
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The juicer doesn't interest me, but I will admit to being intrigued by that thing that makes "stuffed soup."
I found this post on a forum for the GT Express
"I was looking to get a GT Express 101 and saw all the bad posts about extra high costs for shipping, sticking, teflon flaking etc. so decided not to get one though I stilled liked the idea of one for our lifestyle. On another forum someone mentioned that Walgreens had a Kitchen Gourmet Omelet Maker that does the exact same thing for $9.99 and at that time with a $4 off coupon. I went and got one, tried it and then went and got another. I think I am getting another for the house so that I have four wells when needed. It is fantastic - no sticking - even with pineapple inside out and I haven't found anything yet that comes out of the GT cookbook that I can't cook - what a bargain and what a great item"
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Someone on Flicker made stuffed soup. Apparently, this is what it looks like! :D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2586428202_c58d3e34c2.jpg?v=0)
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I wonder if they eat stuffed soup in South Africa whilst wearing their socks...
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And the word of the day is: AVENACEOUS!
I love their aromatherapy line.
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Heading down now to check the mail and then start thinking about what's for lunch.
WBBL.
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DR JMK, I am glad that you are involved in some kind of therapy, at any rate!
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I am continuing to dig down through layers of my office. Oy and double oy.
BK, have you procured THE GIRLS FROM BAHIA yet? And if not, why not? :) After you get them, also get Marco Valle's magnificent 1967 Warner release, out on two different CDs, Brazilliance. It has some of the same tunes that the Girls do, albeit in instrumental versions. Marcos' album will remind you of Jobim's Warner stuff with Ogerman and Riddle.
I thought of MBarnum last night as I watched part of a Michael Wood special on India. It was quite spendiferously lovely to watch in HD.
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DR JMK, I am glad that you are involved in some kind of therapy, at any rate!
Boy, forget one little "shut up, Singdaw" and look where it gets ya! ;D
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Heading down now to check the mail and then start thinking about what's for lunch.
WBBL.
Might I suggest stuffed soup?
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I wonder if they eat stuffed soup in South Africa whilst wearing their socks...
Of course. It would be bad manners to eat stuffed soup barefoot.
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I have some interesting review stuff to finish today, a kind of odd little documentary on the Mayans' predicted end of the world, December 21, 2012. Then, like MattH, I need to slog through the BD of Swing Vote. For anyone interested in some really, really good, though perhaps not widely popular, musicians, I just reviewed two splendid DVDs, one on the incredible early 1970s latin rock group AZTECA and another on the 1960s incarnation of FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION. Did you know that Frank contributed some surf rock tracks to one of Asher's "Beach Blanket" films?
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My, we have covered the gamut of topics this morning, haven't we? :)
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gamut of topics :)
Is that some sort of juice concoction?
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Page 6 already and no BK to be seen - where is that sleepyhead?
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Welcome home DR Matthew. I’m glad you had a nice time.
DRs Dan (the Man) & Ron I hope you are feeling better today.
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I think I am finally out of the tunnel I am feeling stronger today
Wonderful news! Best of luck keeping the pounds on & your strength up!!
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OH exciting news!
I drank a instant breakfast ,
BY MOUTH!!!
it's the little things that keep me going!
:D
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Is that some sort of juice concoction?
I hear it goes best with Tuna Glop.
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Jane! How are you feeling today? Are you drinking cranberry juice? It helps.
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Is that some sort of juice concoction?
I hear it goes best with Tuna Glop.
DR Singdaw ;D
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Good Morning, DR vixmom!
Good morning ! Perhaps ypu just need to bring a humidifier into the room - or even a pot of water on top of the radiator (it that's feasible)
Good idea. I prefer a warm humidifier to a cool one.
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well I am going to go force feed myself a little TwoCal... latersz!
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I'm cold! And, somehow, this iced Cherry Coke isn't helping. ???
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Hello, DR Sandra! Nice to see you around. :)
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So today is the 12th Day of Christmas - how is everyone celebrating?
We will enjoy our Christmas decorations, including the tree, for one more day and evening, because I'm not allowed to even think about taking them down until January 7. Our wise men just arrived after their arduous journey from the family room that began several weeks ago.
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The following is posted over at the Doctor Who News Page (http://www.gallifreyone.com/news.php):
With the casting of the Doctor now finalised, the Doctor Who Production Team are now in the process of recruiting the next full-time producer of Doctor Who to fill the role vacated by Phil Collinson. Interviews for the position take place in February, with the successful candidate assuming the role from April this year for pre-production on Series Five. The initial contract runs through to June 2010.
The role of the producer in Doctor Who is cloudy at times, and there is far more to producing a television show than one might expect! The role and comprehensive responsibilities, as featured in the official job advertisement, are outlined below.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
- To be accountable for the delivery of productions on time and within the agreed editorial brief and production budget.
- To contribute to the continued development and implementation of the editorial vision for Doctor Who.
- To produce high quality, cost-effective drama within the framework of BBC Editorial Guidelines and Corporate objectives.
- To encourage, foster and develop creative talent and ability on behalf of Wales Drama Department.
- To ensure that the production values of Doctor Who are competitive with standards globally.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To be involved in the assessment of scripts in conjunction with the Executive Producers, Script Editors and Writers, and to balance editorial/artistic aspirations against cost.
- To be responsible for the construction of a full production schedule and budget in conjunction with the Associate Producer, Production Accountant and others as appropriate.
- To be responsible for the choice, negotiation, control and co-ordination of required production facilities, technical resources and staff and their cost-effective deployment including the work of the Associate Producer and Production Accountant assigned to the production.
- To be responsible for all required production staff and crew; to ensure that they possess appropriate qualifications (e.g. electricians), experience and safety expertise, and are appointed in line with BBC Editorial Guidelines and employment policy.
- To refer to specialist support departments as necessary e.g. HR Direct
- To ensure that scripts are finalised, in conjunction with the Head of Drama, Executive Producer, Director, Writer and Script Editor, so that dramatic standards of the required quality are achieved, within the legal, budgetary and timescale constraints.
- To ensure that on-screen content reflects the diversity of British society and that ethnic and other groups are portrayed appropriately, in line with BBC Editorial Guidelines.
- To be involved in casting and appointments of Directors.
- In conjunction with the Associate Producer and Drama Safety Rep(s), to ensure that all staff have undertaken the interactive health and safety training module, prior to commencement of the production.
- To be accountable for the maintenance of health & safety standards throughout the production process.To generate creative ideas for all aspects of the production. To monitor production values and artistic standards and to balance these aspirations with costs.
- To ensure that day-to-day production expenditure is monitored in conjunction with the Associate Producer and Production Accountant.
- To assess the impact of decisions affecting the budget and schedule, to monitor expenditure levels, revising production schedules and managing expenditure as necessary within the budget.
- To establish and maintain contact with co-producers, and the BBC Wales New Media Production Team, and Doctor Who Confidential ensuring that their views and requirements are accurately represented and that contractual obligations are complied with.
- To ensure that all copyright, artist, freelance, supplier, and staff commitments and contractual obligations are met.
- To ensure that adequate insurance arrangements are in place in accordance with the BBC insurance scheme, and where possible, to take action to reduce the cost of any claims. To ensure compliance with the requirements of any completion bond companies or insurers.
- To assess rushes, to identify and resolve problems in conjunction with the Director.
- To provide leadership, motivation and support to the whole team; to facilitate an effective working relationship between the team and the Director.
- To manage staff throughout the production.
- To ensure staff performance is accurately and objectively monitored, recorded and communicated to the appropriate line manager or employer. To give feedback to individuals, to identify and resolve problems where
necessary.
- To be aware of the full extent of the financial and purchasing authority of the post, and to ensure that this authority is exercised in accordance with Network Television and BBC financial arrangements.
- To offer ideas/support to the Director, to attend when necessary, rehearsals, shooting and post-production. When filming overseas, to attend location(s) and ensure that shooting complies with the laws, regulations and customs of the host country.
- To stimulate press and media interest in the production, authorising journalists and photographers agreed access to filming in conjunction with BBC Press and PR departments, BBC Wales Brand Team and Head of Drama.
- To be responsible for the delivery of the finished programme within all BBC editorial guidelines.
- To ensure that production documentation and agreed delivery materials are completed and passed to appropriate areas as required by the BBC and co-producers within the agreed delivery schedule.
- To manage the immediate and longer term public response effectively, particularly where the production may result in controversy.
The length of this job description may explain why, when asked "What exactly do you do?", most producers simply say "Oh, a little of this, a little of that..."
::)
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Jane! How are you feeling today? Are you drinking cranberry juice? It helps.
Cranberry juice and I don't get along. I would have to be disparate to try it on a regular basis. I'm hoping this never returns. On the upside, so far I'm much better today. Thank you for asking. This is a mild infection. I feel for anyone who has a bad one.
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Hello, DR Sandra! Nice to see you around. :)
It sure is! :)
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that thing that makes "stuffed soup."
???
Oh, don't worry, slapcraw...she doesn't mean you!
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...but I WON'T BE IGNORED!
Did someone say something? ::)
You'd better keep an eye on your bunnies, scragclaw!
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My, we have covered the gamut of topics this morning, haven't we? :)
Everything but the hounds snapping at someone's behind.
Say...where is Elmo Btfsplk, anyway?
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Is that some sort of juice concoction?
I hear it goes best with Tuna Glop.
I'll send you some Tuna Glop!
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DR Ron, have you returned from seeing the doctor or did you go to work?
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gamut of topics :)
Is that some sort of juice concoction?
Given all the topics that invariably race willy-nilly through singdaw's cranium on a daily basis, then "some sort of juice concoction" is as good as any other term for it!
:D
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DR Ron, have you returned from seeing the doctor or did you go to work?
I returned to work, from whence I shall call my doctor's office and attempt to get worked in at some point during his day.
I shall be most insistent that he, or someone, sees me today, but I'm hoping he'll have a moment or two to hear me out.
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YEAH!!
The prodigal roommate has returned! And there shall be much rejoicing! -Especially since she brought a couple of bottles of wine with her. ;)
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Good luck you see some one, and best of all your own doctor!!
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Jane! How are you feeling today? Are you drinking cranberry juice? It helps.
Cranberry juice and I don't get along. I would have to be disparate to try it on a regular basis. I'm hoping this never returns. On the upside, so far I'm much better today. Thank you for asking. This is a mild infection. I feel for anyone who has a bad one.
I hurt for anyone who needs to pee and cannot.
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DR Vixmom, I have a Braun juice extractor which does make wonderful juices. The only problem was it's a pain in the a** to clean afterwards (though now that I have a dishwasher, that chore may not be as bad.)
I'm writing a show called The Braun From Planet X.
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I wasn't going to post, but i could use some vibes for my sister.
She is 5 months pregnant and just called crying. She had had some tests done before xmas and everything looked fine. She was even 1/700 for anything being wrong (1/300 is regular for her age).
But today she went to the doctor and got some conflicting news. And of course they don't explain things thoroughly enough. But apparently they head is at the high end of what it should be (not sure if it's too big or too small).
And so my sister and her husband have to go back on thursday so a genetics specialist can go over all the results and decide what is what. And to decide if they think an amnio is necessary (they are dangerous).
So my sis is a basketcase. And now i feel terrible. So she could use some vibes for thursday. Thanks.
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That I can do, it just hurt like heck.
Our poor cat Bogie used to have infections all the time. One day the the doctor said it was so bad he was peeing pure acid. I felt bad for him then, now I have a small understanding of what he went through. No wonder he used to jump on the other cats when he was in pain, otherwise he was a total sweetheart.
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DR Jennifer - If you want sauce, then make a sauce. If you just want "macaroni and cheese", then just mix up some macaroni and cheese. -That "Option #3" seems to be a particularly Southern variation, and I know some people who prefer that. However, it sounds like your niece wants "saucy", so give her "saucy".
I didn't even know just placing the cheese on top was an option! I'm guessing it would be more like a lasagna in the way the cheese bakes on top.
Of course, the BEST recipes are the ones that call for making a cheese sauce, and topping the assemble casserole with more cheese!!
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I'm not sure if i explained that correctly. There could be nothing wrong. But of course the waiting is one of the worst parts.
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Oh DR Jennifer, BIG VIBES FOR YOUR SISTER AND THE BABY!!!
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I think you explained it correctly, they scared the heck out of your sister & hopefully that is all they did, not that there is something wrong.
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DR Singdaw, I’m glad you aren’t in pain. Best of luck you don’t lose the tooth.
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~~~~~VIBES TO DR JENNIFER'S SISTER~~~~~
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***ALL-BE-WELL VIBES***
for DR Jennifer's sister and the baby and her family!!!!
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YEAH!!
The prodigal roommate has returned! And there shall be much rejoicing! -Especially since she brought a couple of bottles of wine with her.
Perhaps. But she's not as cute as Jim. ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BrettySpaghetti, wherever you are.
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Yelp is a website where people review things, mostly restaurants. I began doing it at someone's suggestion, and after I read some of the idiotic reviews I thought they could use some people who didn't only go to restaurants to get drunk - yes, it's overrun with young people talking about all the liquor they love to drink. It's yelp.com, and you just put in your city.
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Oh, and I'm up, and the sky looks blue and I'll be jogging by ten-thirty no matter what.
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YEAH!!
The prodigal roommate has returned! And there shall be much rejoicing! -Especially since she brought a couple of bottles of wine with her.
Perhaps. But she's not as cute as Jim. ;)
No one is as cute as Jim. ;)
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DR Ron Pulliam - I'm not sure just what, exactly, you're insinuating - but I'm not sure that I like it!
;D
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I shall call my doctor's office and attempt to get worked in
Yes, you could definitely use some "working in."
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As you know, I now never log onto AOL and all that mail goes into the Mac mail program. However, that doesn't stop AOL from being its usual totally inept self. Yesterday, I wrote the pressing plant gal to see if CDs would be coming - she wrote back and asked if I hadn't gotten the e-mail she'd sent a couple of hours prior - I said I hadn't. I got said e-mail THIS morning, along with about eleven others that came yesterday morning - two of which were, of course, time-sensitive. Bravo, AOL. I'm beginning to send out e-mails switching people over to one of the gmail addresses.
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Oh... And then there's this recipe - which I believed may have been posted here on HHW that last time we had an M&C discussion. It's Delilah Winder's recipe - which was featured on Oprah.
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Ingredients
2 pounds elbow macaroni
12 eggs
1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, melted
6 cups half-and-half, divided
4 cups grated sharp yellow Cheddar, divided
2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1 cup grated Asiago
1 cup grated Gruyere
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated Muenster
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
Add the Velveeta, butter and 2 cups of the half-and-half to the large bowl of eggs. Add the warm macaroni tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining half-and-half, 3 cups of the sharp yellow Cheddar, the remaining grated cheeses, and salt and pepper, tossing until completely combined in the large bowl.
Pour the mixture into 9 by 13-inch casserole or baking dishes (approximately 3 (3-quart) baking dishes) and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of sharp yellow cheese and bake until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes more.
Serve hot.
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Welcome home DR Matthew. I’m glad you had a nice time.
DRs Dan (the Man) & Ron I hope you are feeling better today.
Thanks, DR Jane-and likewise!
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As you know, I now never log onto AOL and all that mail goes into the Mac mail program. However, that doesn't stop AOL from being its usual totally inept self. Yesterday, I wrote the pressing plant gal to see if CDs would be coming - she wrote back and asked if I hadn't gotten the e-mail she'd sent a couple of hours prior - I said I hadn't. I got said e-mail THIS morning, along with about eleven others that came yesterday morning - two of which were, of course, time-sensitive. Bravo, AOL. I'm beginning to send out e-mails switching people over to one of the gmail addresses.
bk - How often do you have Mac Mail set to "fetch" your AOL mail?
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LOL--that was sneaky, DR Jane!
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* * * * * Vibes for DR Jennifer's Sister and Baby * * * * *
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Ugh--I actually have to do some work here this afternoon... Why can't these people leave me alone?
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LOL--that was sneaky, DR Jane!
I too am groggy (drinking tons of water at night interrupts ones sleep multiple times ;D). I realized you had, sort of, stated you are not feeling better today. Vibes you do so by tomorrow.
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DS Betsy got amnio with both our boys and it turned out to be quite a bit less scary than we thought (of course, that's easy for me to say, eh?). She even said it didn't hurt all that much, it was more of a pressure feeling than any pain. Of course we were trepidatious--that's only natural, but it was quick and relatively easy.
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As you know, I now never log onto AOL and all that mail goes into the Mac mail program. However, that doesn't stop AOL from being its usual totally inept self. Yesterday, I wrote the pressing plant gal to see if CDs would be coming - she wrote back and asked if I hadn't gotten the e-mail she'd sent a couple of hours prior - I said I hadn't. I got said e-mail THIS morning, along with about eleven others that came yesterday morning - two of which were, of course, time-sensitive. Bravo, AOL. I'm beginning to send out e-mails switching people over to one of the gmail addresses.
bk - How often do you have Mac Mail set to "fetch" your AOL mail?
Every five minutes. You really mustn't always assume the worst, you know. Unless it's about AOL, and then you'll always be correct.
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I can tell you that delayed email is not just an AOL phenomenon. It happens all the time to me on all of the email servers I use, including MSN, Gmail and Yahoo.
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We seem to be missing a couple of gmails today, that or NetFlix missed sending them.
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I only had Valle's Samba 68, so I found a copy of Braziliance, although it seems to be OOP. I should have it soon. Can't find anything on "The Girls From Bahia' on amazon.
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As you know, I now never log onto AOL and all that mail goes into the Mac mail program. However, that doesn't stop AOL from being its usual totally inept self. Yesterday, I wrote the pressing plant gal to see if CDs would be coming - she wrote back and asked if I hadn't gotten the e-mail she'd sent a couple of hours prior - I said I hadn't. I got said e-mail THIS morning, along with about eleven others that came yesterday morning - two of which were, of course, time-sensitive. Bravo, AOL. I'm beginning to send out e-mails switching people over to one of the gmail addresses.
bk - How often do you have Mac Mail set to "fetch" your AOL mail?
Every five minutes. You really mustn't always assume the worst, you know. Unless it's about AOL, and then you'll always be correct.
I wasn't assuming the worst. I just know - from personal experience - that sometimes it's possible for that setting to get reset somehow "unexpectedly".
-And, yes, it seems that a lot of mail servers were having issues yesterday. And AT&T has been experiencing outages with their data network this morning on the East Coast - lots of disgruntled iPhone owners right now.
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No wonder Oprah gained back the weight.
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OK... Time to head out of the apartment for a bit to run some errands and meet up with some friends for a late lunch.
Laters...
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Vibes to Jennifer's sister
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Vibes to DR Jennifer's sister and baby.
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YEAH!!
The prodigal roommate has returned! And there shall be much rejoicing! -Especially since she brought a couple of bottles of wine with her. ;)
Does this mean your waiting for her return is vin-dicated?
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Jennifer - I had Amnio with the Vixter _
it is NOT dangerous and it absolutely did not hurt at all.
Don't let anyone scare her with talk of needles through bellybuttons - it's nonsense.
The entire procedure is done in a few minutes and they use a very high tech sonogram machine the entire time-
Vixdad (who was in the room and could see the screen) said the clarity was amazing, almost as if they had a TV camera in the womb - the needle came no where near the baby.
Doctors will tell you all the worst case scenarios and make you sign all sorts of waivers because they are crazy scared about lawsuits -
First of all let her know the first thing she has to do is be calm for her sake and the baby's.
Secondly, even if there is something wrong they can do amazing things these days, in-utero surgery etc and make things right.
~~~~~MEGA VIBES for Jennifer's sister and family~~~~~
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Vibes and prayers to Jennifer's sister and the baby.
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DH Richard has returned from teaching his Tuesday morning Bible study, we've had lunch, and will now venture out to do some errands.
Bye for now!
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YEAH!!
The prodigal roommate has returned! And there shall be much rejoicing! -Especially since she brought a couple of bottles of wine with her. ;)
Does this mean your waiting for her return is vin-dicated?
vinodicated
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DH Richard has returned from teaching his Tuesday morning Bible study, we've had lunch, and will now venture out to do some errands.
Bye for now!
drive safe in the ice!!
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I need a haircut.
Laters.
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Is there a full moon or something? My customers [and it sounds like DR DtM's, too] are nuts today! :(
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Correction to a late-night post:
"Moksha" is "enlightenment".
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Is there a full moon or something? My customers [and it sounds like DR DtM's, too] are nuts today! :(
No, there isn't. It's about a half moon.
It must be you, then.
;)
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DR Ron Pulliam - I'm not sure just what, exactly, you're insinuating - but I'm not sure that I like it!
;D
Oh, forgive me! I did not mean to "insinuate".
I was simply making an observation! ;)
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I only had Valle's Samba 68, so I found a copy of Braziliance, although it seems to be OOP. I should have it soon. Can't find anything on "The Girls From Bahia' on amazon.
Go to DustyGroove.com. The best place for Brasilian CDs by far. Brazilliance isn't OOP, in fact, it just had its new, second release, with the U.S. Warners cover (as opposed to the original Brasilian Odeon one). You're going to love it.
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DS Betsy got amnio with both our boys and it turned out to be quite a bit less scary than we thought (of course, that's easy for me to say, eh?). She even said it didn't hurt all that much, it was more of a pressure feeling than any pain. Of course we were trepidatious--that's only natural, but it was quick and relatively easy.
The problem with getting an amnio (they say) is that getting one can cause you to miscarry. I think that is the scary part, not doing it.
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DR Jose that recipe you posted has a lot of macaroni (2 lbs?). I only have 1 lb (or 500g which is how it is weighed here). And 12 eggs? and 5 cups of cheese??? Woah!
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Jennifer - I had Amnio with the Vixter _
it is NOT dangerous and it absolutely did not hurt at all.
Don't let anyone scare her with talk of needles through bellybuttons - it's nonsense.
The entire procedure is done in a few minutes and they use a very high tech sonogram machine the entire time-
Vixdad (who was in the room and could see the screen) said the clarity was amazing, almost as if they had a TV camera in the womb - the needle came no where near the baby.
Doctors will tell you all the worst case scenarios and make you sign all sorts of waivers because they are crazy scared about lawsuits -
First of all let her know the first thing she has to do is be calm for her sake and the baby's.
Secondly, even if there is something wrong they can do amazing things these days, in-utero surgery etc and make things right.
~~~~~MEGA VIBES for Jennifer's sister and family~~~~~
When i said dangerous i meant that they say there is a 1/100 chance you will miscarry just from doing the test. Not that the procedure would hurt or anything like that.
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Thanks everyone for the vibes. Like i said i normally would not have posted anything. But i know how potent HHW can be. So i figured it could not hurt.
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DS Betsy got amnio with both our boys and it turned out to be quite a bit less scary than we thought (of course, that's easy for me to say, eh?). She even said it didn't hurt all that much, it was more of a pressure feeling than any pain. Of course we were trepidatious--that's only natural, but it was quick and relatively easy.
The problem with getting an amnio (they say) is that getting one can cause you to miscarry. I think that is the scary part, not doing it.
Yes, they discussed it with us, but it's a very minor risk, at least as they explained it to us. We needed to do it, however, since Tay-Sachs runs in both of our families.
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Back from the long jog - it's about twenty degrees warmer today, so it was nice. I did have to have one of my little yelling fits, since the butt cheeks doing the road work had BOTH little pedestrian walkways blocked. I told them that was quite illegal and it had best be fixed by the time I returned. They laugh, but, you know what - it was fixed - BOTH sides, by the time I returned. This is a private company doing city work and they simply cannot ignore very basic laws.
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I shall now attempt to write some pages.
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Other then some vibes for DR Jennifer's sister, I have nothing to post about today so far.
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DR Ron Pulliam, here is some moksha for you...in tight jeans no less!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclJO_P_a_U&feature=PlayList&p=C2A6F91387C9AC35&playnext=1&index=55 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclJO_P_a_U&feature=PlayList&p=C2A6F91387C9AC35&playnext=1&index=55)
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Went to Dusty Groove but the two Girls From Bahia CDs are out of stock.
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Went to Dusty Groove but the two Girls From Bahia CDs are out of stock.
You can add them to your wish list and they'll email you as soon as they're back in stock. Dusty is really good about restocking stuff--in fact, I'd bet you by the end of the week, they're back.
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Is there a full moon or something? My customers [and it sounds like DR DtM's, too] are nuts today! :(
No, there isn't. It's about a half moon.
It must be you, then.
;)
Ah, but Singaling lives in an earlier time zone!
OK, he lives in a different time zone.
OK, he lives in a very different time zone.
It's one of those wibbley-wobbley, timey-wimey things.
::)
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DR Jose that recipe you posted has a lot of macaroni (2 lbs?). I only have 1 lb (or 500g which is how it is weighed here). And 12 eggs? and 5 cups of cheese??? Woah!
Most recipes like this can be halved.
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It's one of those wibbley-wobbley, timey-wimey things.
And the scary thing is, I get it.
The voices in my head explain it to me.
Yeah.
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Most recipes like this can be halved.
Or tripled.
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Obviously, I'm back from getting my hair
hacked cut hacked.
It's looked better.
It also looked worse, like a couple of hours ago.
*Le sigh.*
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I just did my nice long hike. I have to get my blood drawn soon so I can fail the cholesterol test again.
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May I recommend a nice hearty helping of mac & cheese?
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That would do it!
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I've done three pages so far - finished chapter two and started chapter three. I'll do more later, but for now I must shave and shower, then go to the mail place, then read some of the long script, then have a late lunch.
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DS Betsy got amnio with both our boys and it turned out to be quite a bit less scary than we thought (of course, that's easy for me to say, eh?). She even said it didn't hurt all that much, it was more of a pressure feeling than any pain. Of course we were trepidatious--that's only natural, but it was quick and relatively easy.
The problem with getting an amnio (they say) is that getting one can cause you to miscarry. I think that is the scary part, not doing it.
the chances of that are very very very very small like 1% and they only warn you about that because they are scared of lawsuits
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Dusty Groove and the Parsley Juicers--that's the name of my favorite 60's rock band.
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I just did my nice long hike. I have to get my blood drawn soon so I can fail the cholesterol test again.
have you tried fish oil capsules? They did wonders for Vixdad
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I have to go hide some evidence... laters
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I have mentioned many times that once I got DSL, I switched to Internet Explorer as my web browser. I keep a window open (but minimized) to AOLMail at all times, and when something comes to my AOL mailbox (which is the only one I use), I'm alerted instantly. I never have a problem.
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TO HALVE AND TO HALVE NOT - my new book about smaller portions
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I did get a new review disc in the mail today, but it looks like another lame comedy: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S STONED AGE. However, since it doesn't come out until the 20th, I continued with my day off and will do it probably tomorrow but maybe even later. Hard to summon up much enthusiasm for recent movies with the "National Lampoon" moniker.
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I began my afternoon of viewing with an NCIS episode. In this one, a cryptographer is found dead, an apparent suicide, but Gibbs and the team don't think so and begin investigating. An OK episode but nothing special.
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I just did my nice long hike. I have to get my blood drawn soon so I can fail the cholesterol test again.
have you tried fish oil capsules? They did wonders for Vixdad
Yep. Failed.
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Next I watched A VERY SERIOUS PERSON, the film by Charles Busch made for Showtime. Polly Bergen stars as an elderly grandmother being cared for my a male nurse (Busch). She has a 13-year old grandson living with her, and he's living in his own world of movies and movie stars, writing melodramatic short stories, etc. I suspect Busch based the screenplay on his own growing up years though that's just a guess.
It was an OK TV-movie with some gay characters adding some spice to the story and a very non-judgmental air about the young boy and his possible orientation.
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Next, I watched today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Just as had been expected. Lucinda NOT open-minded when learning her husband was attracted to her grandson. I'm going to miss Laurence Lau's Brian.
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I'm hoping my doctor calls me soon. I've spoken to a nurse at the clinic and she asked me a bunch of questions.
She said she needed to share the information with my doctor and wanted my phone number. I gave it to her and she asked, "Is this your home number?" I said, "No, it's my office number.
"You should be at home!" she exclaimed.
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And I ended the afternoon watching another TCM-On Demand documentary, this one on Irving Thalberg. I didn't quite finish it, so I'll do that when I go back down.
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I'm hoping my doctor calls me soon. I've spoken to a nurse at the clinic and she asked me a bunch of questions.
She said she needed to share the information with my doctor and wanted my phone number. I gave it to her and she asked, "Is this your home number?" I said, "No, it's my office number.
"You should be at home!" she exclaimed.
I knew that.
But...well...you've got to play the game so that folks "see" how much you're ailing before you disappear until you feel better.
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I think I should be at home.
And so I shall...
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I think I am finally out of the tunnel I am feeling stronger today
~~~Continued Get Better Vibes for DR Vixmom!!~~~
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I wasn't going to post, but i could use some vibes for my sister.
She is 5 months pregnant and just called crying. She had had some tests done before xmas and everything looked fine. She was even 1/700 for anything being wrong (1/300 is regular for her age).
But today she went to the doctor and got some conflicting news. And of course they don't explain things thoroughly enough. But apparently they head is at the high end of what it should be (not sure if it's too big or too small).
And so my sister and her husband have to go back on thursday so a genetics specialist can go over all the results and decide what is what. And to decide if they think an amnio is necessary (they are dangerous).
So my sis is a basketcase. And now i feel terrible. So she could use some vibes for thursday. Thanks.
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~~~Vibes for DR Jennifer's Dear Sister!!~~~
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Jack Lalane is 187 years old.....
But back in the day, he was a hunk-a-hunk-a. ;)
(There are pictures, you know. :o)
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TO HALVE AND TO HALVE NOT - my new book about smaller portions
;D
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I just did my nice long hike. I have to get my blood drawn soon so I can fail the cholesterol test again.
have you tried fish oil capsules? They did wonders for Vixdad
Yep. Failed.
darn
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I'm hoping my doctor calls me soon. I've spoken to a nurse at the clinic and she asked me a bunch of questions.
She said she needed to share the information with my doctor and wanted my phone number. I gave it to her and she asked, "Is this your home number?" I said, "No, it's my office number.
"You should be at home!" she exclaimed.
Did you reply , "No, I should be at YOUR office"
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Finished my afternoon internet surf and now heading back down to continue with today's viewing.
WBBL.
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Well I hope I am still looking weak and pitiful when Vixdad gets home - despite his continually waringing me I overfilled a kitchen cabinent and broke it -
I have been supervising the Vixter in tossing out stuff that could be tossed and boxing some other stuff on the kitchen table
He is going to be less than pleased when he sees this new chore I have created for him
don't be suprised if tomoorw you open your browser and are greeted by the story
"MAN STRANGLES WIFE WITH FEEDING TUBE"
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Read more of the long script, and packaged up some CDs to ship out today. I've shaved and will shower in a moment. I did get on the scale today, having not weighed myself since just before Christmas. I was a little petrified at what I'd see and just hoped the damage wasn't more than a couple of pounds. Well, there was NO damage and, in fact, I have lost one more pound and am now in my mid-150s - very nice.
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Read more of the long script, and packaged up some CDs to ship out today. I've shaved and will shower in a moment. I did get on the scale today, having not weighed myself since just before Christmas. I was a little petrified at what I'd see and just hoped the damage wasn't more than a couple of pounds. Well, there was NO damage and, in fact, I have lost one more pound and am now in my mid-150s - very nice.
Good for you!
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Well, since we're so close...
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DR Vixmom you are so funny/ :) Vixdad should be happy there is now less junk to return to the kitchen cabinet once it is repaired.
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PAGE 10 DANCE!!
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DR Jose that recipe you posted has a lot of macaroni (2 lbs?). I only have 1 lb (or 500g which is how it is weighed here). And 12 eggs? and 5 cups of cheese??? Woah!
You don't want to feed fifty?
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am now in my mid-150s
Does that qualify you for some sort of senior discount? ;)
Seriously, congratulations!! :D
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DR Jose that recipe you posted has a lot of macaroni (2 lbs?). I only have 1 lb (or 500g which is how it is weighed here). And 12 eggs? and 5 cups of cheese??? Woah!
You don't want to feed fifty?
;D
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It is a damp & dreary day. At least the ice on the trails had completely melted even if it was raining while we hiked.
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It is a damp & dreary day. At least the ice on the trails had completely melted even if it was raining while we hiked.
It's been raining here ALL DAY! I think the snow is no more.
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It is a damp & dreary day. At least the ice on the trails had completely melted even if it was raining while we hiked.
It's been raining here ALL DAY! I think the snow is no more.
Journey south a couple of hours if you want snow. :)
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It is a damp & dreary day. At least the ice on the trails had completely melted even if it was raining while we hiked.
It's been raining here ALL DAY! I think the snow is no more.
Journey south a couple of hours if you want snow. :)
Umm...no. But thanks for the offer. ;)
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A t-shirt day here!
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DR Jose that recipe you posted has a lot of macaroni (2 lbs?). I only have 1 lb (or 500g which is how it is weighed here). And 12 eggs? and 5 cups of cheese??? Woah!
You don't want to feed fifty?
That's a meal for our DR Jose!
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So did you get in to see a doctor, Ron Pulliam?
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Do you have those Walgreen's or CVS clinics, Ron Pulliam?
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Has anyone else here ever felt that when you're sick, your symptoms seem to intensify late in the day and early evening?
I guess one could say it's the result of having worked all day, but I also experience it when I stay at home and sleep. The symptoms simply intensify.
Mine have intensified and I'm willing to blame work for now. I should be in bed, I should.
But I am hoping my doctor will call before day's end.
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So did you get in to see a doctor, Ron Pulliam?
Not yet.
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Do you have those Walgreen's or CVS clinics, Ron Pulliam?
We have Walgreen's, Long's and Rite-Aid here.
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A t-shirt day here!
Move your day over to George's day and you'll both have a wet T-shirt day!
(I must be channelling swingpaw!)
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Has anyone else here ever felt that when you're sick, your symptoms seem to intensify late in the day and early evening?
I guess one could say it's the result of having worked all day, but I also experience it when I stay at home and sleep. The symptoms simply intensify.
Mine have intensified and I'm willing to blame work for now. I should be in bed, I should.
But I am hoping my doctor will call before day's end.
That's normal. It just means that your body is tired, and that you should take to bed.
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Do any of your Walgreens stores have one of those walk-in clinics?
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Do you have those Walgreen's or CVS clinics, Ron Pulliam?
We have Walgreen's, Long's and Rite-Aid here.
I'm not familiar with the clinics.
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http://www.walgreens.com/storelocator/result.html
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A t-shirt day here!
a bathrobe day here! :)
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Has anyone else here ever felt that when you're sick, your symptoms seem to intensify late in the day and early evening?
I guess one could say it's the result of having worked all day, but I also experience it when I stay at home and sleep. The symptoms simply intensify.
Mine have intensified and I'm willing to blame work for now. I should be in bed, I should.
But I am hoping my doctor will call before day's end.
Yes I find that as well - I would cal the Dr again if I were you
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If your doctor can't see you, an urgent care or a walk-in drugstore clinic can see you and get a prescription for you today.
I have done that when my doctor's office was too busy.
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http://www.walgreens.com/storelocator/result.html
they don't seem to have them in NY -
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OH.. I guess I'm going to see a production of Songs for a New World tonight....
Laters...
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And yet again...another remake: "Hairspray" Director Shankman Saying Hello to "Birdie" Movie (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/124888.html)
::)
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I tend to be sickest when I first get up, then I slowly improve over the course of the day. Usually.
I am happy to formally announce I have the hot little Producers contracts in my hands, so it's a done deal--I'll be MDing and have hired a knockout band that due to my intransigence is getting paid quite a bit more than pit band people usually do in this little burg. :)
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Vibes thoughts and prayers for sister of DR JENNIFER.
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Sometimes I feel worse in the morning & improve during the day, getting worse again at night. Other times it is exactly as DR Ron described.
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Mr Red Skelton did a fine pantomime of a lady putting on a girdle.
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Page 11 Red Skelton Dance
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/471443078_cbe8e6346d.jpg)
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Re juicers: My mom had one (a different one, but a juicer nonetheless) and her skin turned orange from consuming too much carrot juice.
LOL!!!
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DR MATTH's post this morning reminded me that NIP/TUCK is on tonight!!
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And my sister has that Showtime rotisserie and uses it a lot.
I've considered that from time to time
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Someone on Flicker made stuffed soup. Apparently, this is what it looks like! :D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2586428202_c58d3e34c2.jpg?v=0)
That looks like Boo puke. Sorry but it does.
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TOD cont'd
Many of the Shirley Temple and Sonja Heine movies. Favorites: Sun Valley Serende (terrific), Just Around the Corner, Young People, Poor Little Rich Girl, Curly Top, Little Miss Broadway,Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
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Oh....I almost forgot....TOD:
Orchestra Wives!
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VIBES TO JENNIFER'S SISTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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GET WELL VIBES TO RON P~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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CONTINUING VIBES TO VIXMOM AND THE VIX FAMILY
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Back from a lovelier than lovely late lunch with the lovelier than lovely Lauren. We had fun. I had Papa's Eggs (just missed the cut-off for when they stop serving the egg dishes) and their interesting pumpkin pie for dessert. Since I did the long jog and just ate the very low-cal Papa's Eggs, I figured the pie was fine, and Lauren had some of it, too, and I left some of it.
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VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Someone on Flicker made stuffed soup. Apparently, this is what it looks like! :D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2586428202_c58d3e34c2.jpg?v=0)
That looks like Boo puke. Sorry but it does.
ROTFLOL!
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I was hoping to hear an update from DR Danise. Vibes the contractor is working out & being fair & honest with her.
I guess if Mr B had returned she would have posted.
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Good evening all. Well, Toby had his first day of daycare today. It seemed to go very well. His teachers assured me that he was fine all day, and told me what a good baby he was. Of course, I knew that already :D Anyway, I think we'll survive the next eight months just fine.
Vibes to Vixmom and all else who might need them ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I was hoping to hear an update from DR Danise. Vibes the contractor is working out & being fair & honest with her.
I guess if Mr B had returned she would have posted.
I've been wondering about her too.
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I just received a response to my email. I expect she will be here with all the details, short story he lives near by & is well loved by the children. The family doesn't take great care of him, at least she knows the details now.
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DR Ann, comforting news on the day care situation. Does this school permit you to visit any time you want?
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Maybe they will give him to her and they will all be happy.
There were several pronouns in that sentence.
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I've written a little over five pages, and will probably do another two a little later. For now, I think I'll check out the transfer of A Matter Of Life and Death, and I still have to finish the long script.
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Arrived safely in Austin.
BK would have loved our flight.
The guy sitting next to us was autistic. That didn't bother us. He was nice, polite...but an hour into the flight he had an "accident," and we had to put up with the stench for two hours.
:-\
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Oy.
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Maybe they will give him to her and they will all be happy.
There were several pronouns in that sentence.
even with all the pronouns I think it makes complete sense... Both in the ability to read and the content
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That should be readability. I don't know that pronouns have the ability to read
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As long as it follows the correct post.
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Arrived safely in Austin.
BK would have loved our flight.
The guy sitting next to us was autistic. That didn't bother us. He was nice, polite...but an hour into the flight he had an "accident," and we had to put up with the stench for two hours.
:-\
Nothing a little Whisk (as in detergent) can't fix
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As long as it follows the correct post.
LOL> I didn't think about that!
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Man, the people on biggest loser are the heaviest ever. Heba looks svelt compared to some of these people. One is already on his way to the hospital and they haven't done anything yet
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I forgot to mention Mr B is definitely an escape artist.
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Arrived safely in Austin.
BK would have loved our flight.
The guy sitting next to us was autistic. That didn't bother us. He was nice, polite...but an hour into the flight he had an "accident," and we had to put up with the stench for two hours.
:-\
Nothing a little Whisk (as in detergent) can't fix
So you think Druxy should have asked the flight attendant for some Wisk and escorted the guy to the rest room for a clean-up? :D
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A Page 12 "poo" dance!
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DR Druxy, I'm pleased to know you arrived safely.
How old was the guy & was he traveling alone?
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I'm watching A Matter Of Life And Death - mostly it's a very nice transfer of a very great movie.
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Sorry folks, I have a LOT going on right now so I'm not up to posting or reading posts like I should. Let me just put what I sent to DR Jane.
I have an update for you. First Mr. B came back while I was at work. The guys I have working on the house tried to keep him in the back yard but he got out twice. I found where he jumped over my wire fence and smashed it down. The people next store have a privacy fence but where he jumped was next to a tree where they didn't have 100% coverage. Sheena is to big to fit there so she's ok but I will have that part of my fence fixed.
Then when I came home, he was standing on the street. I called him and got him to come to me. I put my leash around his neck so I had him. He wasn't wearing Bears collar or any collar at all.
As I was talking with the construction guys, a kid came up and said it was his dog. I said if he was then to go get a leash.
He went and got his mother, who came with a young girl--no leash--I don't know if they even have one. He had Bears collar.
Both the kids love the dog but I was told that the father won't do anything for the him and he gets away from them all the time. I told them if they had him fixed that might help but I think my words fell on deaf ears. I don't think they have the money to do anything with the dog.
I also told them that he is too skinny, that he needs to fed and looked at by a vet for worms, have his shots, tag and have heart worm preventive. The mother just gave me a "MYOB" look but she never said I was wrong or that they had or would take the dog to a vet.
I gave them Bears old collar so he would have a decent one that wouldn't have sand spurs on it.
Not knowing he belonged to anyone, I called AS this morning when I got to work and told them the story (as of last night before all this other happened) because I was concerned about him getting killed up on MLK. I told them I wanted to adopt the dog if they could catch him. They said they would put out an APB on him and would call me if they found him.
I'll call AS back tomorrow and tell them that I found the dog and the owners. I'm just sure if he gets away from them again (and I think he will) if AS pick him up, the family won't try to get him back or he very well might wind up as road kill on MLK..
I also don't know what will happen because I already told AS how skinny he is and that he had no tag or was fixed when I spoke with them this morning. I wonder if they will take the dog away from the family. I didn't intend for that to happen if it does.
I don't want to take a dog away from the kids but I am very worried that the dog isn't getting the care he needs with those people. The construction workers said the same thing and that they felt sorry for the dog because it was obvious he would be better off with me.
As it stands, I wouldn't adopt him at this point because the kids must live somewhere close by and I wouldn't want them to see the dog everyday. I don't want them in my yard trying to pet their--well he would be my-- dog though the fence and maybe get hurt. I also don't want the dog to see them and long to be with them.
I guess that's the end of the story of Mr. B. I've done all that I can do. I just feel sorry for the dog.
I am going to wait awhile before I try for another dog. Sheena has her friends at the dog park for the time being so it's not like she doesn't ever get to see or play with other dogs.
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DR Danise, it is funny that our posts & emails keep crossing each other at the same time.
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DR Danise I doubt the AS will bother with Mr. B unless there is a report of real abuse.
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Arrived safely in Austin.
BK would have loved our flight.
The guy sitting next to us was autistic. That didn't bother us. He was nice, polite...but an hour into the flight he had an "accident," and we had to put up with the stench for two hours.
:-\
Nothing a little Whisk (as in detergent) can't fix
So you think Druxy should have asked the flight attendant for some Wisk and escorted the guy to the rest room for a clean-up? :D
No, but he was being Whisked away on the plane, so...
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Do any of your Walgreens stores have one of those walk-in clinics?
I think that's where I picked up my sickness (at a CVS clinic.)
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As for the house. Amazing that is the 2nd news story of the day. Things seem to be coming right along. I think it's going to be ok. The guy is even going to put a new gate up for me--at no charge--and he wants to see where Mr. B pushed my fence down. He wants to repair the fence (again at no charge) because he is worried that Sheena might get out.
He said they have a lot of odds and ends that get left over from other jobs at his place so the materials to make a new gate or fix the fence don't cost him anything. When he sees someone is trying to do good and they need a little help themselves, he doesn't mind using them.
He seems like a very nice man.
He seems like a really nice man. I think the roof is going to be fine.
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DR Druxy, I'm pleased to know you arrived safely.
How old was the guy & was he traveling alone?
He was in his late teens, traveling with his family, both parents and 4 siblings. None of them wanted to sit next to him.
I did talk to the FA, who spoke to the mother, who sent him into the bathroom, but it didn't do any good.
>:(
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He seems like a very nice man.
He seems like a really nice man. I think the roof is going to be fine.
Is he single?
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Well, I'm tired. It's bit stressful right now and I need my rest.
Talk with you all later or when things calm down.
BTW, I am taking before and after photos when I get home every night. When I get time I will resize them and post.
Night all.
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DR Danise, I'm glad the contractor is a nice guy. CONTINUED VIBES IT ALL WORKS OUT TO YOUR SATISFACTION, & POCKETBOOK!!!
It is stressful, sleep well.
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* * * * * De-stress Vibes for DR Danise * * * * *
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DS Betsy got amnio with both our boys and it turned out to be quite a bit less scary than we thought (of course, that's easy for me to say, eh?). She even said it didn't hurt all that much, it was more of a pressure feeling than any pain. Of course we were trepidatious--that's only natural, but it was quick and relatively easy.
The problem with getting an amnio (they say) is that getting one can cause you to miscarry. I think that is the scary part, not doing it.
the chances of that are very very very very small like 1% and they only warn you about that because they are scared of lawsuits
1% sounds small. But when they tell you 1/100 it sounds much greater.
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The macaroni and cheese was successful. Well at least my niece gobbled it up.
I liked the baked cheese on top (that was my favorite part). But next time i would like to add something to give it a bit more flavor. Not sure what i'd add.
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Which recipe did you use?
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Which recipe did you use?
Well a lot of the recipes were similar.
It was quite similar to the one you emailed me minus the sour cream.
It was basically mix butter/flour in pot. Add hot milk. Add cheese. Mix with cooked macaroni. And then put extra cheese on top and bake.
I wonder if the flavor changes greatly depending on the kind of cheese. I used a mix. Half orange cheddar. And half white cheddar (i think).
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I used one lb/500 grams of uncooked macaroni. It only made one big casserole dish.
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Did you add salt & pepper or any other seasoning?
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Did you add salt & pepper or any other seasoning?
I am actually not sure if i added salt. I would have to check the recipe. Not sure. I know i used paprika cause i wanted to also change the color to make it darker. :)
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Interesting, I have never thought to use paprika.
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I'm eating Mallomars to help make me thirsty so I'll drink more water :)
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Before signing off for the night I hoped to hear if DR Ron made it to the doctor's office. Darn.
'night
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DR MATTH's post this morning reminded me that NIP/TUCK is on tonight!!
You're welcome, and it's the reason I do this in the first place. I'm always so thrilled when the little reminders help people.
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When I went back down, I watched HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE with Alice Faye. Much to my surprise, it was NOT a musical. It's basically MACK & MABEL with the names changed and Don Ameche taking on qualities not only of Mack Sennett but also of D.W. Griffith, and other silent directors. She doesn't die like Mabel Normand, of course, and kind of segues into a Norma Shearer type. Sort of interesting, especially since the movie introduced me to an actor I was unaware of - Alan Curtis who was a dreamboat playing Alice's husband.
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Good Evening!
Well... The production of Songs for a New World that I ended up going to tonight was pretty good. A good cast and a good band (the pianist was great!). It was held in one of the "upper rooms" at Riverside Church. They had a small stage set up, as well as a lighting and sound system. It was surprisingly "well-equipped" for an Equity showcase. And it was a freebie too!
*Best of all, I went with my roommate, Megan, who just got back from her one-year stint working in China. It's her first day and night back in NYC.
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And, of course, I HAD to watch the "making of" documentary with the hopes that the always-delightful Dr. Drew Casper might make an appearance. He did indeed as did the other talking heads that bk found so unattractive on the ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE featurette.
There was also a featurette on Fatty Arbuckle, I guess for those who didn't catch the reference to him in the film or know who Fatty Arbuckle was.
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I switched back to TV and finished the Irving Thalberg documentary I had started. There were only about eight minutes left on it.
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And speaking of Mac and Cheese:
Gourmet Gastronomer Mac and Cheese Off (http://www.gourmetgastronomer.com/2009/01/06/gourmet-gastronomer-mac-and-cheese-off/)
There are actually some pretty tasty looking variations on the comfort food classic.
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Next, I watched an episode of BURN NOTICE from season one on Universal-HD, the first time I've actually seen the show in high definition. My local Time-Warner cable hasn't added USA-HD yet, so I've only seen the letterbox versions there, and I do have the first season box set with the anamorphic transfers but only upconverted to HD, not the real thing.
As usual, I loved it.
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DR Druxy - Were you at least offered some extra pretzels? ;)
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Then came prime time TV.
I began with tonight's NCIS. An excellent episode with McGee investigating a murder in a women's prison facility with the help of the team. The guilty party wasn't too hard to figure out even before they gave all of the information. Still, good episode.
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Next, I watched tonight's THE MENTALIST. Good case for Jane and the gang, and I figured that murderer out, too. But the ending was certainly a creepy surprise.
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And I ended my evening with tonight's LEVERAGE, an average episode with a few good laughs. Not sure about that last fight scene, and her attitude during the mission irritated me since it threatened the possible success of the mission; she should be more professional than that, even with traumatic scars from her youth.
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The macaroni and cheese was successful. Well at least my niece gobbled it up.
I liked the baked cheese on top (that was my favorite part). But next time i would like to add something to give it a bit more flavor. Not sure what i'd add.
Yes, the baked cheese on top is the best part! *I always put my M&C under the broiler for a few seconds to brown it up real good!
As for additional flavor... Add some parmesan and/or asiago to add some sharpness and salt to it. Otherwise, some sort of pre-cooked meat is a good addition: bacon, ground beef, chicken, turkey. I also like mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Mac'N'Cheese is a very forgiving dish. Don't be afraid to experiment. It's a great way to use up leftovers, as well as good way to sneak in more vegetables to a picky-eaters diet (chopped broccoli, peas, spinach).
Here's the menu from S'MAC (http://smacnyc.com/what.html). I've tried and liked all of their variations.
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Thanks to MattH for alerting me to the continued presence of Dr. Drew Casper - I can now avoid all the featurettes like the plague.
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Finished watching A Matter Of Life and Death and I suppose I shall now take the next hour to finish the long script.
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Thanks to MattH for alerting me to the continued presence of Dr. Drew Casper - I can now avoid all the featurettes like the plague.
I know you don't mean this and will continue to give Dr. Drew Casper the love and respect he so richly deserves.
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As for me, I'm heading downstairs to bed.
Good night!
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Thanks to MattH for alerting me to the continued presence of Dr. Drew Casper - I can now avoid all the featurettes like the plague.
I know you don't mean this and will continue to give Dr. Drew Casper the love and respect he so richly deserves.
But of course :)
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In every way, every day.
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Will we never get to page fourteen?
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I think I'll go see what threads the GUESTS are perusing - that's always fun.
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DR MattH -- I'm sure this will come as a total shock. While in Maine, I watched Burn Notice and enjoyed it. Yes. I watched television.
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I was going to say something relevant and now it's totally slipped my mind.
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Had something to do with single and shingle and it would have been very funny
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I know the feeling, FJL.
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It's so great having South Pacific back again. One, because it's so good. And B, because the talk always turns to the Joshua Logan film and for the last three dinner parties I've gotten to use the "Play Mitzi for Me" chestnut to terrific effect. :) :)
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Thanks, Laura. I just hate to post until I've gotten through the other posts, and then I forget. Maybe I should take notes.
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Well.. I'm hoping to get another good night's sleep tonight, so... Off to the Land of the Wussburgers for me.
Goodnight.
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CNN's Sanjay Gupta is reported to be Obama's choice for Surgeon General? That's interesting - a nice year for media figures in politics, if that happens.
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Ah DR Matth, I remembrer Alan Curtis, and I agree.
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And for a time he was married to my favorite 1930s actress Priscilla Lawson (better known as Princess Aura from Flash Gordon).
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CNN's Sanjay Gupta is reported to be Obama's choice for Surgeon General? That's interesting - a nice year for media figures in politics, if that happens.
He did a pretty good job of "Besame Mucho" on American Idol, I remember.
I'm kidding.
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Well gang, I'm off to dreamland. I have another really busy day at the office and if my client doesn't see the light I will be madly preparing for a jury trial that will start on Feb 2 and that we will almost as surely lose. Hey, I'm a realist. I have pulled rabbits out of hats before (figuratlvely of course) so anything is possible, but this time I doubt it.
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One of our GUESTS is totally obsessed with May of 2006, which was indeed a very strange month with a lot of drama.
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It feels so good to be back in my routine and really busy at the office. Today I was able to fit into my skinniest suits. They've been hanging in my closet for a couple years.
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We're STILL on page thirteen? I gotta tell you.
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Finished act one - page eighty. Fifty page act two. Tomorrow.
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page fourteen.
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Today I was able to fit into my skinniest suits.
That's fantastic, DR Cillaliz!! Congratulations! :)
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BALUT!
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Puddin' Pop!
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Underpants!
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Underpants!
Easy for you to say.
;)